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Service fantastic, welcoming environment, a wonderful experience. we enjoyed our stay here as the staff was great and the property top class. The staff was always available and courteous.As a result we had a great visit to marrakesh. We will be sure to return to Ria 72 the next time we visit.

Stayed June 2013, traveled with friends

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We had a fantastic stay at Riad 72. The service was above and beyond and they made us feel very welcome, especially providing us with tea and biscuits on entry. The riad was very clean, with an amazing roof top and wonderful staff. Look forward to a return visit soon.

Stayed May 2013, traveled with friends

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Apparently all good things come to those who wait and in this instance must also apply to those who walk around in circles trying to find Riad 72.After some false starts from 'helpful" locals we were in no doubt as to why the maze of alleys would in years bygone have confused would be invaders into moving on to an easier place to ransack.Close to exasperation and exhaustion we finally got some directions that worked.Once we had found it we never had any problems finding our way back.What a beautiful sanctuary and what fantastic staff.So helpful,caring and utterly charming.They all worked so well as a team to make our stay so memorable.This was our last place to stay in Marrakesh having stayed 4 nights at La Mamounia and 3 nights at El Fenn.Both the places were exceptional but Riad 72 just had a simple yet elegant charm and serenity to it.The internal central courtyard is tastefully decorated with a Moroccan influence and Italian eye for style.We sat and enjoyed a very refreshing and by this time necessary, bottle of chilled water and cool hand towels whilst we checked in.We had left our luggage at El Fenn and the staff at Riad 72 arranged for it to be collected and delivered to our room.Our room was a loft style room and you need to be reasonably sure of foot to climb the stairs that don't hav handrails.The bed was firm but comfortable. The bathroom well proportioned and functional but a bit light on for storing toiletries.Everything was very clean.Airconditioning was quiet and effective.The roof top terrace ,whilst not as expansive as El Fenns' ,was still a very enjoyable spot to be.There was a very small plunge pool but we didn't take the plunge.Breakfast and dinner can be taken on the terrace and we did both.Breakfast had the standard fare which included delicious croissants , baguettes ,fresh orange juice.Dinner was absolutely magnificent on the two occasions we dined in.We had the terrace to ourselves on both occasions.A beautiful old lady prepares the meal and you can request you favourite Moroccan dishes or leave it to her to design a 3 or more course dinner.The kitchen is in a room off the courtyard and you can see your meal being prepared from mid afternoon.Like everything else,the kitchen is spotless.It was so memorable being on the terrace as the sunset commenced and the enchanting evening prayer calls began resonating from the various towers within our view.It is worth staying just to enjoy this experience of quintessential Moroccan cooking,sights and sounds.We wanted to have a hit of golf and the staff booked us in at Royal Marrakech Golf Course and arranged for a driver to take us there and back with a bit of a sightseeing tour on the return.We liked some of the linens and decorations at the Riad so much that we asked the staff if they could be bought locally.Fortunately they could and within a short walk we were taken to an amazing 3 storey Aladdins Cave stocked with furniture,rugs,lights,cooking utensils,wall hangings and more.It was not your typical tourist trap.It was not signposted and unless you knew what was behind the non descript solid wooden front doors you would have no reason to enter.Fortunately we were shown inside without having to utter"open Sesame".Inside the emporium were mainly locals .We bought a few things but would love to have had the luggage space to buy more.Hopefully we will get the chance to do so one day.Within the riad there is a small hammam.My wife enjoyed the hammam whilst i had a massage.The massage was pretty standard but my wife thought the hammam was an amazing experience . Whilst the surrounds may not have been as opulent as the hammam she enjoyed at La Mamounia ,the overall treatment was superior and more authentic.Would certainly not hesitate recommending Riad 72 and hope to return one day.Although the labyrinth of souks are within a couple of hundred metres which is great,it was fantastic to be able to return to serenity from the hectic hustle and bustle of the souk and El Fna.

Room Tip: If you don't like negotiating narrow stairs without handrails avoid the loft room.

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Stayed May 2013, traveled as a couple

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We have just returned from a fantastic visit to Marrakesh.Everything and everyone at The Riad 72 was perfect for us.There is a calm, spiritual atmosphere....such detail, so stylish!We saw three of the four rooms. They are quirky and tastefully decorated. Comfort and style....everything was thought of.

Room Tip: The rooms varied in size, but all looked tasteful.
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Stayed June 2013, traveled as a couple

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After being dropped off from the airport we were lead along a few dusty alleyways and stopped at a the rather plain door of No 72. This looks nothing special from the outside but opens into a veritable oasis in the heart of Marrakech. The Riad has four double rooms, dining room, central courtyard (complete with dining areas, palm trees and water feature) and a sun terrace including a plunge pool and covered dining area. The whole Riad is stylishly furnished and decorated with a combination of classical and contemporary furnishings and fittings. The staff could not be more helpful and the food (breakfast and evening meals) was fantastic. Despite the many temptations of Marrakech I could happily spend 2 weeks in this Riad without venturing outside - a wonderfully relaxing place!

Room Tip: All 4 rooms are individually and beautifully furnished/decorated.

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Stayed May 2013, traveled with friends

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We stayed at Riad 72 for a few days in April. What a wonderful experience for our first visit to Marrakech and Morocco. Christian, the manager, and all the staff were excellent, the service they provided was faultless and caring. The Riad provides an atmosphere of great calm after the buzz and energy of the Medina, it is much larger than we imagined. Our room was very quirky and on two levels, it had everything we wanted. The courtyard,roof terrace and other areas were excellent. We had dinner in the courtyard of the Riad on the first night and we highly recommend it, superb food and service. Breakfast in the courtyard was an enjoyable experience every morning. Good location in the Medina and easy to find after a day out. Riad 72 is excellent and highly recommended.

Stayed April 2013, traveled as a couple

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It is impossible to convey the level of service you get in this fantastic Riad. Nothing is too much trouble, There are only 4 rooms in this beautiful palace like building so you feel like you have the place to your self a lot of the time.It feels like you are at home in your very own mansion being waited on hand and foot.

The food is second to none and the wine is also good. Contrary to a previous review you do not have to have a full 3 course meal and can choose how many courses you want. In my opinion the service surpasses that of a five star hotel. Only the smallest room was left when we booked but even that was lovely.

It is far better to stay in the Medina because you acclimatize yourself to the the bustle and excitement that is Marrakesh and can enjoy it rather than being overwhelmed. So Riad 72 is perfect. It is in a less touristy area with its own little souk and you can get an idea of real life in the city. Yet is is bang smack next to all the action. Don't listen to people who tell you to stay in the modern part of the city. You will really miss out on the experience if you don't stay in the Medina.

The hotel organised an official guide for us on the first day and I would really recommend this. It was brilliant, we saw all the sights without being hassled and after that we had got our bearings and could navigate around like seasoned travelers.

Alcohol is not on general sale in Marrakesh so if you like a drink, it is essential to stay somewhere like this that serves alcohol.

Room Tip: the smallest room did not have a totally enclosed bathroom so fine for old married couples like us b...

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Stayed May 2013, traveled as a couple

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Riad 72 is a romantic retreat that mixes the best of modern Moroccan craftsmanship with contemporary Moroccan design. It has its own private hammam and, thanks to its lushly planted patio, fountain and water features, songbirds are often found here serenading the guests. The terrace is one of the highest of the medina. It offers incomparable views over the old city and onto the majestic Atlas mountains: ideal for soaking up the sun or a sunset aperitif....more less

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